Oona by Kelly DiPucchio, Raissa Figueroa
Published by Katherine Tegen Books on January 12, 2021
ISBN: 0062982249
Pages: 32
Genres: Adventure
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Oona is a brown skinned mermaid with big, beautiful hair. She and her otter friend, Otto, are treasure hunters. They find treasures all throughout the sea, and they make art and treasures of their own from their finds. There is, however, a crown that is just out of reach. They’ve tried so many ways to get to the bottom of the deep dark rift to collect it, and they’ve been thwarted at every attempt. How will they work together to get the treasure they want the most? What Oona does with it when she finally gets it will warm your heart.

This is a beautifully illustrated book about friendship and adventure. Oona and Otto are lovable little adventurers. The watercolor illustrations are bright and perfectly depict the magic of the underwater realm. This is a great book for one-on-one sharing and is recommended for readers 3 and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME